In response to the devastating Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County and other wildfires throughout California, Wells Fargo & Company recently announced it will donate $100,000 to the American Red Cross' California Wildfire relief efforts.

For the final play of the summer season, local theater Hutton's Hamlet in Oakdale will debut the beloved children's tale of Peter Pan, soaring off to Neverland. Weekend performances are slated for Friday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Whether it was at the recent Stanislaus County Fair or the State Fair in Sacrmanto, local youths had plenty to keep them busy this summer, as they worked hard and put their animals on display for the judges and the crowd. Here are a few photos from the fair activities.

The Oakdale Leo Club is a youth organization created by the Oakdale Lions Club in partnership with the Family Support Network. The club focuses on Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity (L.E.O.) with membership coming from 12- to 18-year-olds in the Oakdale community.

The hula scene is not just limited to luaus in Hawaii. The Oakdale Senior Center is full of residents ready to get active and expand their horizons. About half a dozen seniors love attending their Friday morning class dedicated to hula dancing. Those in the class on Friday, July 21, were Joan Craig, Catalina Faria, Anna Marie Ramar, Gwen Tirrell, and Peggy Welch.

There is no rest for the weary, as fires continue to pose threat throughout the state of California. As crews continue to work on current blazes as they ignite, it is reported that more than 6,100 firefighters are deployed battling significant wildfires throughout California.